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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.54, 22,176.68 and 8,996.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.54, 22,176.68 and 8,996.43 is: 12,416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.54 : 22,176.68 = 8,996.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.54/22,176.68 = 8,996.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.54x = 22,176.68 × 8,996.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.54x = 199,510,949.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,510,949.25/16,068.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,416.25

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